Coq au Vin
Coq au Vin is a classic French dish that combines tender chicken with a rich red wine sauce, smoky bacon, and earthy mushrooms. This comforting meal is perfect for cozy evenings or special gatherings, delivering an unforgettable taste of France right in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 4 bone-in chicken thighs
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove bacon but keep the fat in the pot.
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper; brown on both sides for about 5 minutes each. Remove from pot.
- Sauté garlic and mushrooms in the bacon fat until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Deglaze the pot with red wine, scraping up bits from the bottom; bring to a gentle boil.
- Return chicken and bacon to the pot; add broth, carrots, and thyme. Cover and simmer on low for about an hour until tender.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley alongside crusty bread or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh with sauce (250g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 135mg